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Tens of thousands of cancer patients at risk because they live too far from hospitals

One teenager in Wales was forced to travel four to six hours away to get vital cancer treatment, Macmillcan Cancer Support reveals

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025

Urgent action needed to make UK cancer care fair, charity warns

Macmillan Cancer Support said too many patients feel they need to be ‘in the right place, at the right time’.

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025

How AI could triple likelihood of stroke patients making full recovery

Doctors say the new technology could triple the likelihood of recovery without a disability

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025

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Flu jabs rolled out for pregnant women and children in England ahead of winter

The NHS is urging people to get vaccinated as it rolled out free flu jabs for children and pregnant women on Monday

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2025

Children and pregnant women in England to start receiving flu vaccinations

A booking system also opened on Monday for all eligible individuals to book to receive their winter flu jabs and Covid-19 vaccinations from October 1.

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2025

Medics demand urgent help for alleged Palestine activist on prison hunger strike

Teuta Hoxha is awaiting trial accused of breaking into Israel-based defence firm Elbit Systems UK.

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2025

Thousands more referred for liver cancer checks thanks to mobile scanning scheme

There are now 20 mobile teams offering on-the-spot scans in local communities in England, the NHS said.

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2025

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Half a million people have received dementia diagnosis on NHS, figures show

NHS hospitals are now using technology to help keep people living with dementia safe in their homes.

Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2025

Number of people with dementia diagnosis hits record high

16,386 people have been diagnosed on the NHS in the past year

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2025

Offer to increase UK spending on medicines shelved, Government says

Officials launched a review of the voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth earlier this year.

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2025

Blood matching test to be offered to patients with rare conditions

About 300 people will be eligible for the test, which uses genetics to get detailed blood group information.

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

Hundreds with rare conditions to benefit from new blood matching test

The move will allow donor blood to be matched to these patients more closely, to reduce the risk of severe reactions

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

At-home hepatitis C tests identify hundreds with the virus

More than 100,000 of the tests have been ordered since May 2023.

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

At-home hepatitis C test identifies hundreds with silent but deadly virus

More than 100,000 at-home tests have been requested since the service's launch in May 2023

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

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Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025

GPs using fewer physician associates, survey suggests

It comes after a major review of the work of PAs in the NHS.

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025

Woman died after 10-minute power cut during heart surgery

Loss of power meant surgeons were unable to use vital equipment

Euronews · Aug 14, 2025

Eli Lilly hikes UK price of blockbuster weight loss drug Mounjaro by up to 170%

The price hike is not expected to affect access for patients who receive Mounjaro through the National Health Service (NHS).

Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2025

NHS waiting list up but number of patients facing longest waits falls

The figures come as Health Secretary Wes Streeting continues talks with the British Medical Association to prevent further resident doctor strikes.

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The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025

Expectant mothers to bypass GP and go straight to midwife

It is hoped the move would free up a significant amount of time for family doctors.

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025

NHS announces big change to how expectant mothers access maternity care

The change aims to free up tens of thousands of GP appointments

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025

Patients to be fast-tracked on to new head and neck cancer vaccine trial

The jab uses mRNA technology to train the immune system to fight cancer.

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

‘Game-changing’ cancer vaccine trial to begin on NHS

The jab uses mRNA technology to train the immune system to fight cancerous cells

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025

Frustration as people may miss out on weight loss jab because of where they live

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The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025

NHS issues vaccination warning for pregnant women over dangerous virus currently surging in Australia

The health service has warned that cases of RSV, a leading cause of infant mortality, are steadily rising in some parts of England

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025

Thousands of patients miss out on weight loss jab due to NHS ‘postcode lottery’

Doctors have warned that patients are being ‘set up for failure’ due to mismanagement of the rollout of Mounjaro

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